CN104244834B - The user interface positioned for X-ray - Google Patents
The user interface positioned for X-ray Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CN104244834B CN104244834B CN201280066656.2A CN201280066656A CN104244834B CN 104244834 B CN104244834 B CN 104244834B CN 201280066656 A CN201280066656 A CN 201280066656A CN 104244834 B CN104244834 B CN 104244834B
- Authority
- CN
- China
- Prior art keywords
- ray
- sectional area
- cross
- planning apparatus
- ray source
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 35
- 230000005855 radiation Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 30
- 238000003384 imaging method Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 230000000007 visual effect Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 11
- 230000033001 locomotion Effects 0.000 claims description 9
- 238000001514 detection method Methods 0.000 claims description 7
- 230000003213 activating effect Effects 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000725 suspension Substances 0.000 description 11
- 230000000875 corresponding effect Effects 0.000 description 9
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 5
- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000003287 optical effect Effects 0.000 description 3
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 2
- 238000010586 diagram Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 description 2
- 210000000056 organ Anatomy 0.000 description 2
- 230000001960 triggered effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 241000208340 Araliaceae Species 0.000 description 1
- 235000005035 Panax pseudoginseng ssp. pseudoginseng Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 235000003140 Panax quinquefolius Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000008859 change Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000002079 cooperative effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 201000010099 disease Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 208000037265 diseases, disorders, signs and symptoms Diseases 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 235000008434 ginseng Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 238000003780 insertion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000037431 insertion Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000007246 mechanism Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000012545 processing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000002601 radiography Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000008685 targeting Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010998 test method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000002604 ultrasonography Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012800 visualization Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B6/00—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
- A61B6/08—Auxiliary means for directing the radiation beam to a particular spot, e.g. using light beams
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B6/00—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
- A61B6/44—Constructional features of apparatus for radiation diagnosis
- A61B6/4476—Constructional features of apparatus for radiation diagnosis related to motor-assisted motion of the source unit
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B6/00—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
- A61B6/46—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment with special arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient
- A61B6/467—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment with special arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient characterised by special input means
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B6/00—Apparatus for radiation diagnosis, e.g. combined with radiation therapy equipment
- A61B6/54—Control of apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis
- A61B6/547—Control of apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis involving tracking of position of the device or parts of the device
Abstract
The present invention relates to the positioning of x-ray source.In order to provide a kind of improved user interface for being used to facilitate x-ray imaging to position, visual portable hand-held planning apparatus (10) is carried out there is provided a kind of projected X-rays radiation for being used to be imaged medical X-ray, it includes the first structure (12) for being used to represent that projected X-rays radiate (16) central shaft (14)；And for the second structure (18) for the cross-sectional area (20) for representing projected X-rays radiation.The first structure can be manuallyd locate by user relative to the object to be checked.Second structure can be adjusted so that by user can adjust the size and ratio of cross-sectional area relative to the object to be checked.Furthermore, it is possible to detect the current spatial location of first structure and the current size and ratio of cross-sectional area by measurement apparatus (22).
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to for carrying out visual portable hand-held planning to medical X-ray projection X-ray radiation
Equipment, x-ray imaging system and the method for positioning x-ray source.
Background technology
In order to gather x-ray projection image, ray tube, patient and detector must be positioned relative to each other.For example, this
By technical staff performs as a manual task.Smooth surface cover can be provided for x-ray source so that technical staff can
See actual X-ray beam can be positioned in where.Smooth surface cover works as prelocalization by caused example from ray tube projection light to indicate
Such as X-ray beam center and collimation.Then, technical staff's mobile x-ray source and patient, until realizing desired spatial relationship.
For example, WO2004/034909A1 describes a kind of optical indicator for X-ray radiography equipment.But, finder may be because
Taken much to have to mobile x-ray source itself.
The content of the invention
It is thus possible in the presence of to provide it is a kind of be used for facilitate x-ray imaging position improved user interface the need for.
The purpose of the present invention is solved by the theme of independent claims, wherein, it is incorporated in the dependent claims
Other embodiment.
It should be pointed out that the present invention following aspects apply also for portable hand-held planning apparatus, x-ray imaging system and
Method for positioning x-ray source.
According to the first aspect of the invention there is provided a kind of portable hand-held planning apparatus, for for medical X-ray into
Projection (that is, such as planning or desired) X-ray radiation of picture is visualized.Portable hand-held planning apparatus includes representing
The first structure of the central shaft of projected X-rays radiation, and represent the second structure of the cross-sectional area of projected X-rays radiation.First
Structure can be manuallyd locate by user relative to the object to be checked.Second structure can be adjusted so that by user can be relative
The size and ratio of cross-sectional area are adjusted in the object to be checked.Furthermore, it is possible to detect the current sky of first structure by measurement apparatus
Between position and cross-sectional area current size and ratio.
Term " cross-sectional area " is related to shape of the beam on the direction transverse to central shaft, that is, is not only perpendicular to center
Axle, also has from central shaft into different angles.
First structure can be hand-held bar.
It can be such as X-ray conical beam to want visual X-ray radiation.
First structure is that the visible material of the invisible central shaft of projection or desired X-ray beam embodies.
Measurement apparatus is referred to as position-measurement device.
According to one exemplary embodiment, second structure is provided as projection unit projects frame element, and it indicates described
The size and ratio of cross-sectional area；Wherein, projecting cell is provided on the planning apparatus.In other words, projecting cell can be rule
A part for scribing device itself.
According to one exemplary embodiment, the projecting cell is integrally formed with the first structure.Then there is provided one kind
Compact handheld device, it is allowed to convenient to grip.
According to one exemplary embodiment, the projecting cell includes adjustable projection and set so that can be cut for described
Face area difference size and/or different proportion adjust projected frame element.The Current projection setting is transferred to described
Measurement apparatus.
For example, being interacted by direct with corresponding control button, user can adjust the frame element of projection, i.e., by simple
Understand, i.e., directly, self-evident and clear and definite mode is visualized to the X-ray beam in future.By providing corresponding to measurement apparatus
Projection set, current ratio and size, i.e. shape are learned and thereby can for example be used to further control x-ray source and phase
The shutter elements answered.
According to one exemplary embodiment, projected frame element can be adjusted for the different proportion of the cross-sectional area.It is logical
Second structure is overregulated to adjust there is provided the size to the cross-sectional area relative to the object to the distance of the object.
For example, by the way that hand-held planning apparatus is moved closer into object (such as patient), the size of projection framework will
Smaller, by the way that hand-held planning apparatus is fartherly mobile, size will increase.Then, for example, only for ratio, i.e. form
Or for shape, it is necessary to carry out input by corresponding control interface.
According to one exemplary embodiment, second structure be provided as can for the cross-sectional area different sizes and/
Or the adjustable frame structure of different proportion adjustment.
For example, adjustable framework can be positioned directly in above object, such as, will be by X with representative above patient skin
The desired region of beam covering.This allows user to determine the region to be covered by X-ray beam first, is walked as the second positioning
Suddenly, the corresponding alignment of hand-held planning apparatus first structure is may then pass through to determine direction or the X-ray of central X-ray beam
The central shaft of beam.It is, of course, also possible to determine the direction first, ratio and size are determined afterwards, or determine two parameters simultaneously.
According to one exemplary embodiment, the first structure can be activated, to provide the second function, wherein can move it with
Represent the free space for mobile x-ray source.The movement can be detected by the measurement apparatus.
For example, user can shake first structure, or otherwise in free space it is mobile it, and thus to survey
Measure the space coordinate that device provides the space available for positioner (such as x-ray source).Then this information can be utilized,
For example relative to skin dose requirement, optimize the position of ray tube.
According to the second aspect of the invention there is provided a kind of x-ray imaging system, including x-ray source, X-ray detector, use
In motorization supporter, measurement apparatus and the control unit of mobile x-ray source and/or X-ray detector.Further it is provided that root
According to the hand-held planning apparatus of one of above-mentioned hand-held planning apparatus, to define phase of the X-ray beam relative to the object to be checked
The central shaft of prestige and cross-sectional area.Measurement apparatus is configured as the current spatial of the desired X-ray beam of expression of inspection planning equipment
Position data and current size and percent information.Measurement apparatus be additionally configured to detection hand-held planning apparatus to x-ray source with/
Or the spatial relationship of X-ray detector.Control unit is configured as calculating the target location of the x-ray source desired to provide
X-ray beam.Control unit is additionally configured to activate the motorization supporter, by the x-ray source and/or the X-ray
Detector, which is placed in, can detectably provide the position of desired X-ray radiation.
According to one exemplary embodiment, the x-ray source and/or X-ray detector can be detected by the measurement apparatus
Current spatial location and orientation.Described control unit calculates motion vector, to make the x-ray source for X-ray radiation step
And/or X-ray detector reaches desired locations.
According to one exemplary embodiment, x-ray source and/or X-ray detector are equipped with the shell including receiving area.Planning is set
It is standby to be stored in receiving area so that measurement apparatus tracking X-ray source and/or X-ray detector can be utilized.
So provide another advantage, i.e. before positioning and determining the direction of desired X-ray radiation and ratio or it
Afterwards, same device can also be used for the position of tracking X-ray source and X-ray detector.Then can from corresponding space coordinate
To calculate the necessary control command for being used for activating motorized device.For example, acceptance division possesses the biography of the insertion of inspection planning equipment
Sensor, to provide signal to measurement apparatus, shows that the position data next sent is related to x-ray source and/or detector, and
And it is not related to positioning and the ratio of X-ray beam.
According to the third aspect of the invention we there is provided a kind of method for positioning x-ray source, comprise the following steps：
A) place portable hand-held planning apparatus, for being imaged for medical X-ray projection (i.e. such as planning or
It is desired) X-ray radiation visualized so that and first structure represents the central shaft of projected X-rays beam；
B) current size and ratio of the second structure is adjusted to represent the cross-sectional area of projected X-rays beam；
C) current spatial location of the first structure and the current size and ratio of the cross-sectional area are detected；And
D) motorization supporter is activated, x-ray source, which is moved to, can detectably provide desired X-ray radiation
Position.
According to another example, or in step d), or it is alternatively possible to activate motorization supporter to penetrate X
Line detector is moved to the position for detectably providing desired X-ray radiation.
According to an aspect of the present invention, X-ray technology personnel can use the portable hand-held that such as form is having
Planning apparatus, it can also be referred to as " magic wand ", come the desired locations and orientation of Deictic Center beam.In addition, size and ratio
It can also be set by technical staff.For example, measuring position and the orientation of portable hand-held planning apparatus using position measurement apparatus.
Afterwards, for example, X-ray tube is moved to desired locations by the X-ray tube suspension for being installed on ceiling and motorization automatically.Especially
It is the detector not being provided in utilization in patient table, but is needed certainly as so-called wall type, or according to some projections
By the detector positioned, when being acquired, or, if patient is immovable in bed, for example, positioning ray tube needs carefully
With caution so as to time-consuming alignment for a long time.By providing the portable hand-held planning apparatus according to the present invention, according to for will be into
The certain organs of picture, for example, or the code of disease prepare patient and device to position during X-ray tube, facilitate alignment.By carrying
For can by technical staff's one-handed performance portable hand-held planning apparatus, can also simultaneously patient be positioned and expectation is arranged into
Position.
According on the other hand, the invisible central shaft of X-ray beam is not only visualized, and real by hand-held planning apparatus
Body.This information required during directly having provided the user positioning.Hypostazation additionally aids targeting technical staff in positioning hand
Hold invisible some organ structures during formula planning apparatus.But, technical staff can be simply by hand-held planning apparatus
Direction projection is to inside so-called body structure, so as to assign how he or she adjusts the impression of positioning.Further, it is also possible to pass through
Simple mode adjusts cross-sectional area.Allow x-ray source to stretch out and be aligned and regulation source (is this for usually used smooth surface closure assembly
Sample) it is unwanted.On the contrary, x-ray source itself can be removed to the area of surroundings thereof during hand-held planning apparatus is positioned
Domain.Then, technical staff is free to move about in patient, it is to avoid technical staff and x-ray source when positioning patient
Between the danger that collides.
Embodiment from the description below is become apparent and will referred to and hereafter retouched by these and other aspects of the invention
The embodiment stated and illustrated.
Brief description of the drawings
The one exemplary embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 shows the one exemplary embodiment of the portable hand-held planning apparatus according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 shows another one exemplary embodiment of the portable hand-held planning apparatus according to the present invention.
Fig. 3 shows another one exemplary embodiment of the portable hand-held planning apparatus according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 shows the one exemplary embodiment of the x-ray imaging system according to the present invention.
Fig. 5 A and 5B show other one exemplary embodiments of the x-ray source and X-ray detector according to the present invention.
Fig. 6 shows the basic step of exemplary process according to the present invention.
Fig. 7 shows another one exemplary embodiment of the method according to the invention.
Fig. 8 shows functional diagram according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
Embodiment
Fig. 1 shows a kind of portable hand-held planning apparatus 10, and it is used for the projection that is imaged for medical X-ray (i.e.
It is for example planning or desired) X-ray radiation visualized.The hand-held planning apparatus 10 includes being used to represent that projection X is penetrated
The first structure 12 of the central shaft of beta radiation.It is schematic using two other dotted line 16 using the Deictic Center axle of the first dotted line 14
Indicate projected X-rays radiation.The hand-held planning apparatus 10 also includes the second knot for being used to indicate projected X-rays radiation cross-section area
Structure 18.Projected X-rays radiation 16 is shown in the lower section of portable hand-held planning apparatus 10, for being further expalined.Project X
Ray radiation 16 is shown to have central shaft 14；And dashed square 20 diagrammatically illustrates cross-sectional area.
According to the present invention, first structure 12 can be manuallyd locate by user relative to the object to be checked.Second structure 18
Can be adjusted so that by user can adjust the size and ratio of cross-sectional area 20 relative to the object to be checked.
The current spatial location of first structure and the current size of cross-sectional area and ratio can be detected by measurement apparatus 22.
For example, can at least two on the provider's structure of first structure 12 or shell can diacritical point, they are edges
The central shaft arrangement of planning apparatus.Can also be provided with the mode of the skew of the central shaft relative to planning apparatus to distinguish
Point.It may, furthermore, provide electromagnetic position measuring system and in first structure 12 or internal providing single coil to determine phase
The locus answered.It must be pointed out, other Cleaning Principles can also be provided.For example, for ultrasound, it is probably microphone.
Fig. 2 shows the example of portable hand-held planning apparatus 10, wherein, the second structure 18 is provided as projecting cell
24, it projects the frame element 26 of the size and ratio that indicate cross-sectional area.Projecting cell 24 is provided on planning apparatus 10.
For example, projecting cell is integrally formed with first structure 12, as shown in Figure 2.It is however also possible to by projecting cell 24
It is provided as being attached to the individual components (not shown) of first structure 12.
According to being also another example with reference to shown in Fig. 2, projecting cell 24 includes adjustable projection and set so that can
To adjust the frame element of projection for the different size in cross-sectional area and/or different ratios.This passes through two four-headed arrows 28
Indicate.Set for example, projection can be adjusted by slidable interface unit 30, interface unit 30 can be by the hand-held hand-held
User's activation of planning apparatus 10.As shown in arrow 32, for example, Current projection is set by radio communication be sent to measurement dress
Put 22.For example, then projection setting can be supplied into control unit (not shown).
Although being not further indicated, another example is provided, wherein it is possible to different for cross-sectional area as described above
The frame element 26 of ratio adjustment projection, also, however, cross-sectional area is by adjusting the second knot relative to the size regulation of object
What structure 18 was provided to the distance of object.
For example, planning apparatus is moved toward and away from object, to adjust size of the cross-sectional area relative to object.
Fig. 3 shows another one exemplary embodiment, wherein, the second structure 18 is provided as adjustable frame structure 34, can
To adjust adjustable frame structure for the different sizes and/or different proportion of cross-sectional area 20.For example, telescope can be passed through
Mode adjust frame element, this is indicated by four-headed arrow 36.Thus it is possible to adjust the size and ratio of cross-sectional area 20.Refer to
Go out, frame structure 34 is diagrammatically illustrated for square frame, but it is also possible to be provided as other rectangles, other polygons
Or other shapes.
Then, the second structure 18 and adjustable frame structure 34 are projection or the invisible cross-sectional area for expecting X-ray beam
It can be seen that hypostazation.
According to another example there is provided triggering interface 38, ordered for being inputted by user, for being opened with positioning determination program
Begin, to detect the current spatial location of first structure and the size of cross-sectional area and ratio.It is exemplary in Fig. 2 to show triggering interface
38.It is noted that other examples that interface 38 is provided as showing in other figures will can also be triggered.Further to be pointed out
It is that, while figure 2 show that some features, these are characterized in be described relative to different examples, it is of course possible to by shown in Fig. 3
Combination provide feature, but it is also possible to provide them by independent mode, here it is referred to as example the reason for.
For example, by activating triggering interface 38, such as button can detect the current of projected X-rays radiation visualization
Situation.
According to another example, first structure 12 can be activated for providing the second function, wherein, the energy of first structure 12
It is enough to move to indicate the free space for mobile x-ray source.It can be detected by measurement apparatus mobile (herein in connection with Fig. 4 under
Text).
Fig. 4 shows x-ray imaging system 40, including x-ray source 42, X-ray detector 44, for mobile x-ray source
And/or the motorization supporter 46 of X-ray detector.Further it is provided that measurement apparatus 48 and control unit 50.
Further it is provided that according to the hand-held planning apparatus 10 of one of the above-mentioned example of portable hand-held planning apparatus, using
In the central shaft relative to the desired X-ray beam of the object definition to be checked and cross-sectional area.
Measurement apparatus 48 is configured as the current spatial location data that detection represents the planning apparatus 10 of desired X-ray beam
With current size and percent information, and detection hand-held planning apparatus is configured as to x-ray source and/or X-ray detector
Spatial relationship.Control unit 50 is configured as calculating the target location of x-ray source 42 providing desired X-ray beam.Control
Unit is additionally configured to activation motorization supporter 46, and x-ray source 42 and/or X-ray detector 44 are placed in and can provided
The position of desired X-ray radiation.
In example in Fig. 4, technical staff 52 holds hand-held planning apparatus 10 with a hand, and further will
The arm of patient 54 is arranged in desired locations.Hand-held planning apparatus represents the direction of desired X-ray beam.In addition, dotted line frame
Frame 56 represents expectation cross-sectional area of the X-ray beam relative to patient.As can be seen that x-ray source 42 is moved out of patient and technical staff
Scope of activities.Once technical staff has found desired positioning, corresponding spatial information is determined that, is subsequently used for x-ray source
Relevant position is placed in, so as to provide the X-ray beam with desired orientation and cross-sectional area.Once have been completed X-ray beam really
It is fixed, hand-held planning apparatus 10 can also be used to for example move in the space that for example can freely position X-ray tube.Technology
Personnel can use such as planning apparatus 10 and mobile structure between patient's arm and patients head, with indicate it is corresponding from
By space.Then, the space being occupied, control unit are further defined it can be considered that free space determines the corresponding of X-ray tube
Position.It is then able to prevent X-ray tube movable part, its shell or its suspension and patient or other devices from colliding.In addition,
So as to be met in the body structure of X-ray beam and other patients, i.e., X-ray beam extends through the feelings in other body structures
There is provided information under condition.
According to another example (not shown), for example, providing adjustable frame element on the skin of the patient, substitute
Light for obtaining section is projected.
(it is not further indicated) according to example, x-ray source and/or X-ray detector can be detected by measurement apparatus 48
Current spatial location and orientation.Control unit 50 calculates motion vector, for x-ray source and/or X-ray detector to be placed in into the phase
The position of prestige, to carry out X-ray radiation step.For example, control unit calculates motion, i.e. for example, " the control as computer
Unit processed ", it controls positioning and measured.It is to be noted that in Fig. 4, control unit 50 is also shown as with interface list
Member, such as keyboard, for by user input data or order, so as to allow user to carry out specific " control ".But, term is controlled
Unit refers to the processing unit or processor device for being responsible for calculation procedure and program.It is then also possible in another place, such as
It is also that independently there is provided control unit.
Therefore, it is temporarily at least that x-ray source and/or X-ray detector provide at least one sensor, it is current for providing
Spatial position data (is not further indicated).
For example, motorization supporter is forever equipped with sensor, such as built-in driving sensor.
Example according to Fig. 5 A, x-ray source 42 possesses shell 56, including acceptance division 58.Planning apparatus 10 can be deposited
Storage is in acceptance division 58, so as to utilize the movement of the tracking X-ray source of measurement apparatus 48.
Example according to Fig. 5 B, X-ray detector 44 is provided with shell 60, including acceptance division 62.Planning apparatus
10 can be stored in acceptance division 62 so that the movement of X-ray detector can be tracked using measurement apparatus 48.
According to another example, both source and detector, or the only one in them are forever equipped with and measure its space bit
The module put.
According to another example (not shown), regulation updates existing using portable hand-held planning apparatus 10 and measurement apparatus 22
Some x-ray imaging systems.
According to example, further also, it has been proposed that the acceptance division that utilization can adhere to updates showing for x-ray source or X-ray detector
There is shell, for receiving portable hand-held planning apparatus, to determine corresponding locus.
Fig. 6 shows the method 100 for positioning x-ray source.In the first step 110, place portable hand-held planning and set
It is standby, visualized for the projected X-rays radiation to being imaged for medical X-ray so that first structure represents projected X-rays
The central shaft of beam.In second step 112, the current size of the second structure of cross-sectional area for representing projected X-rays beam is adjusted
And ratio.In the 3rd step 114, the current spatial location of first structure and the current size and ratio of cross-sectional area are detected.
In four steps 116, activation motorization x-ray source supporter can provide desired X-ray radiation so that x-ray source to be moved to
Position.
The first step 110 is also referred to as step a), and second step 112 is referred to as step b), and the 3rd step 114 is referred to as step c), the 4th step
116 are referred to as step d).
Further it is to be noted, that second can also be realized before alignment represents the first structure of central shaft of the first step 110
The regulation of step 112.
Another example according to Fig. 7, in addition to step c), X is detected in the 5th step 118 by measurement apparatus
The current spatial location and orientation of radiographic source and/or X-ray detector.
Fig. 8 shows another example of the functional diagram according to the present invention.Portable hand-held planning apparatus 10 is shown to have
Button 63.In addition, hand-held planning apparatus, also referred to as " magic wand ", communicate 64, measurement apparatus 22,48 with measurement apparatus 22,48
It is referred to as position measuring system.In addition, the rectangle frame 66 of surrounding is related to x-ray source 42, rectangle frame 66 includes representing pipe shell
The first frame 68 and represent the second frame 70 of Electric Drive System.Then, frame 66 refers to the suspension of X-ray tube 42.Pipe is outer
Shell 68 also communicates 72 with position measuring system 22,48.Position measuring system 22,48 provides position and orientation to computer 74, its
In, utilize the indicating positions of arrow 76 and orientation.Trigger signal is indicated from magic wand 10 to another arrow 78 of computer 74.Touched
During hair, computer provides the target location indicated by arrow 80 to Electric Drive System 70.
For example, position measuring system can be optical positional measuring system or the position measuring system based on electromagnetic detection.
Position measuring system can be installed in X-ray room.The visible portable hand-held planning apparatus of its determination (also referred to as having)
Relative to the position of a certain coordinate base.These havings can be equipped with pattern, and the pattern can be by with for example backward anti-
Label or position measuring system with infrared light emitting diode is penetrated to recognize.Position measuring system continuously measures magic wand
Position, and if necessary, measure the position of X-ray tube housing.It is of course also possible to realize position by discontinuous mode
Measurement, such as each period is necessarily repeated, or is only repeated when being for example triggered.Then the position of magic wand and it will take
Computer is sent to information.
User be desired to determine and inspection center's beam target location and orientation and respective cross-section area when, he or she can be with
Press the button 63 on magic wand 10.Then trigger signal is wirelessly transmitted to computer, computer stores the current location of magic wand
And orientation.Computer and then the target location for calculating ray tube, and start motorization suspension being moved to correspondence position.
When reaching target location, X-ray technology personnel can be from shooting image outside room.
According to another example (not shown), the camera chain of optical position measuring instrument can also be installed to ray
The ceiling suspension system or tube envelope itself of pipe.In the latter case, need to be installed in X-ray with reference to having
In room, or need to calibrate ceiling suspension system.
The information of magic wand position can not be continuously transmitted from position measuring system to computer.On the contrary, computer can also
Necessary information is only asked when trigger signal arrives.
User can produce trigger signal by voice command rather than button press, carry out position record.
Having for position instruction can have any shape, be not necessarily longitudinal shape as shown in drawings.But,
The shape and ratio and weight of hand-held planning apparatus and first structure should allow users to easily hand-held hand-held rule
Scribing device.
For auxiliary positioning ray tube, position measuring system can be used to be closed back when motorization suspension is moved
Road.
As described above, if motorization suspension also has built-in driving sensor, i.e. its " knowing ", where is it,
It can determine that the coordinate between position measuring system and suspension becomes using calibration procedure during X-ray room is set
Change.In this case, closed-loop path is unnecessary.
Release mechanism can be built in motorization suspension, for example so that only pressed in X-ray technology personnel
Suspension can be moved during safety switch.
It must be pointed out, embodiments of the invention are described with reference to different themes.Specifically, some embodiments are ginsengs
The claim description of test method type, and other embodiment is the claim description of reference unit type.But, originally
The technical staff in field will recognize from the description of above and below, unless otherwise noted, except belonging to a kind of spy of theme
Outside any combinations levied, be related to any combinations between the feature of different themes be also considered as it is disclosed in the present application.But,
All features can be combined, and there is provided the cooperative effect of the simple addition more than feature.
Although illustrating and describing the present invention, such illustration and description in detail in the description in accompanying drawing and above
It is considered as exemplary or exemplary and nonrestrictive.The invention is not restricted to the disclosed embodiments.People in the art
Member is by studying accompanying drawing, open and described dependent claims, when putting into practice claimed of the invention it will be appreciated that and realizing
Other modifications of disclosed embodiment.
In the claims, the word of " comprising " one is not excluded for other elements or step, and determiner "a" or "an" is not excluded for
It is multiple.Single processor or other units can complete the function of several projects described in claim.Although in mutually not phase
Be recited in mutually different dependent certain measures, but this combination for being not offered as that these measures cannot be used to advantage.
Any reference in claim is all not necessarily to be construed as the limitation to scope.
Claims (14)
1. a kind of be used to set the visual portable hand-held planning of projected X-rays radiation progress being imaged for medical X-ray
Standby (10), it includes the first structure (12) for being used to represent that projected X-rays radiate (16) central shaft (14), wherein, described first
Structure can be manuallyd locate by user relative to the object to be checked, the planning apparatus also includes：
- for the second structure (18) for the cross-sectional area (20) for representing the projected X-rays radiation；
Wherein, second structure can be adjusted so that by user described relative to the object to be checked regulation to cut
The size and ratio in face area；
Wherein, the current spatial location of the first structure and the current size and ratio of the cross-sectional area can be by measurement apparatus
(22) detect.
2. planning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, second structure is provided as carrying out frame element (26)
The projecting cell (24) of projection, the frame element indicates the size and ratio of the cross-sectional area；Wherein, the projecting cell quilt
It is provided on the planning apparatus.
3. planning apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, the projecting cell is integrally formed with the first structure.
4. the planning apparatus according to Claims 2 or 3, wherein, the projecting cell includes adjustable projection and set, and makes
Obtaining projected frame element can be adjusted for the different sizes in the cross-sectional area and/or different proportion；Wherein, it is current to throw
Shadow sets and is transferred to the measurement apparatus.
5. the planning apparatus according to Claims 2 or 3, wherein, the frame element projected can be directed to the cross-sectional area
Different proportion be adjusted；And wherein, the regulation of the cross-sectional area relative to the size of the object is by adjusting
Second structure is saved to the distance of the object to provide.
6. planning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, second structure is provided as that the cross-sectional area can be directed to
Different sizes and/or the adjustable frame structure (34) that is adjusted of different proportion.
7. planning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, triggering interface (38) be provided for by user input order with
For using position determine flow for start, come detect the first structure current spatial location and the cross-sectional area size with
Ratio.
8. planning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, the first structure can be activated to provide the second function,
Wherein, the first structure can move to indicate the free space of the movement for x-ray source；And wherein, described first
The movement of structure can be detected by the measurement apparatus.
9. a kind of x-ray imaging system (40), it includes：
- x-ray source (42)；
- X-ray detector (44)；
- motorization supporter (46), it is used to move the x-ray source and/or the X-ray detector；
- measurement apparatus (48)；And
- control unit (50)；
Wherein, the x-ray imaging system is characterised by：
Hand-held planning apparatus (10) according to one of preceding claims is provided for fixed relative to the object to be checked
The central shaft of the desired X-ray beam of justice and cross-sectional area；
Wherein, the measurement apparatus is configured as the current sky that detection represents the hand-held planning apparatus of desired X-ray beam
Between position data and current size and percent information；And the detection hand-held planning apparatus is configured as to penetrate relative to the X
The spatial relationship of line source and/or X-ray detector；
Wherein, described control unit is configured as calculating the target location of the x-ray source providing desired X-ray beam；And
And
Wherein, described control unit is configured as activating the motorization supporter, and the x-ray source and/or the X are penetrated
Line detector is placed in the position for making it possible to detectably provide desired X-ray radiation.
10. x-ray imaging system according to claim 9, wherein, the x-ray source and/or X-ray detector are worked as
Front space position and orientation can be detected by the measurement apparatus；And wherein, described control unit calculates mobile vector, is used for
The x-ray source and/or X-ray detector is set to reach desired locations for X-ray radiation step.
11. the x-ray imaging system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein, the x-ray source and/or X-ray detector
At least temporarily provided with least one sensor, for providing current spatial location data.
12. x-ray imaging system according to claim 11, wherein, the x-ray source and/or the X-ray detector
It is provided with including acceptance division (58；62) shell (56；60), and wherein, the planning apparatus can be stored in the reception
In portion, enabling utilize the movement of the measurement apparatus tracking X-ray source and/or X-ray detector.
13. a kind of method (100) for being used to position x-ray source and/or X-ray detector, it includes：
A) place (110) portable hand-held planning apparatus, the portable hand-held planning apparatus be used for for medical X-ray into
The projected X-rays radiation of picture is visualized so that first structure represents the central shaft of projected X-rays beam；
Wherein, methods described is further comprising the steps of：
B) current size and ratio of (112) second structures of regulation, the cross-sectional area for representing projected X-rays beam；
C) current spatial location of detection (114) described first structure and the current size and ratio of the cross-sectional area；And
D) (116) motorization supporter is activated, the x-ray source and/or the X-ray detector are moved to and made it possible to
There is provided and detect the position of desired X-ray radiation.
14. method according to claim 13, wherein, in addition to step c), the x-ray source is detected by measurement apparatus
And/or the current spatial location and orientation of X-ray detector.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US201161559194P | 2011-11-14 | 2011-11-14 | |
| US61/559,194 | 2011-11-14 | ||
| PCT/IB2012/056227 WO2013072814A1 (en) | 2011-11-14 | 2012-11-07 | User interface for x-ray positioning |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CN104244834A CN104244834A (en) | 2014-12-24 |
| CN104244834B true CN104244834B (en) | 2017-10-03 |
Family
ID=47326264
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN201280066656.2A Active CN104244834B (en) | 2011-11-14 | 2012-11-07 | The user interface positioned for X-ray |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US10076296B2 (en) |
| EP (1) | EP2779906B1 (en) |
| JP (1) | JP5897728B2 (en) |
| CN (1) | CN104244834B (en) |
| BR (1) | BR112014011552A2 (en) |
| IN (1) | IN2014CN03899A (en) |
| MX (1) | MX2014005794A (en) |
| RU (1) | RU2633275C2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2013072814A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP6292931B2 (en) * | 2014-03-07 | 2018-03-14 | 株式会社日立製作所 | X-ray imaging apparatus and method for adjusting movement and aperture of X-ray imaging unit |
| DE102014210897B4 (en) * | 2014-06-06 | 2022-01-13 | Siemens Healthcare Gmbh | Method and device for radiator positioning |
| BR112017002906A2 (en) | 2015-05-20 | 2017-12-12 | Koninklijke Philips Nv | guidance system, medical imaging kit, method for guiding the positioning of an anatomy of interest to a patient, computer program element, and, computer readable media |
| EP3141189A1 (en) * | 2015-09-14 | 2017-03-15 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | A technique for aligning field of view of a medical device with a desired region on a subject's body |
| US10531850B2 (en) | 2017-09-07 | 2020-01-14 | General Electric Company | Mobile X-ray imaging with detector docking within a spatially registered compartment |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN1561911A (en) * | 2004-04-09 | 2005-01-12 | 任冲 | Laser broad angle sector crossing tube ball X-ray beam central line indicator |
| DE10335037A1 (en) * | 2003-08-01 | 2005-03-10 | Siemens Ag | Medical apparatus control procedure uses operator held light marker and image recognition system to define area for imaging or therapy |
| CN101542388A (en) * | 2006-11-13 | 2009-09-23 | 索尼爱立信移动通讯有限公司 | Imaging device with projected viewfinder |
| CN101721231A (en) * | 2008-10-23 | 2010-06-09 | 伊西康内外科公司 | Medical device alignment |
Family Cites Families (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2397297A1 (en) * | 2000-01-14 | 2001-07-19 | Ao-Entwicklungsinstitut Davos | Device for moving a medical apparatus in a controlled manner |
| WO2004034909A1 (en) * | 2002-10-16 | 2004-04-29 | H:S Bispebjerg Hospital | Pointer for a radiographic device |
| RU2298887C2 (en) * | 2004-04-12 | 2007-05-10 | Автономная некоммерческая организация "Центральный научно-исследовательский и опытно-конструкторский институт "Центр перспективных исследований" (АНО ЦНИОКИ ЦПИ) | Method for producing three-dimensional roentgen images |
| DE102008022921A1 (en) | 2008-05-09 | 2009-11-12 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Arrangement and method for positioning devices |
| US8189738B2 (en) | 2008-06-02 | 2012-05-29 | Elekta Ltd. | Methods and systems for guiding clinical radiotherapy setups |
| DE102009013572B4 (en) * | 2009-03-17 | 2013-02-21 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Method for automatically positioning an X-ray source of an X-ray system and X-ray system |
| US8523433B2 (en) * | 2010-05-24 | 2013-09-03 | General Electric Company | Handheld X-ray system interface device and method |
-
2012
- 2012-11-07 RU RU2014124147A patent/RU2633275C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2012-11-07 US US14/357,299 patent/US10076296B2/en active Active
- 2012-11-07 IN IN3899CHN2014 patent/IN2014CN03899A/en unknown
- 2012-11-07 WO PCT/IB2012/056227 patent/WO2013072814A1/en active Application Filing
- 2012-11-07 BR BR112014011552A patent/BR112014011552A2/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2012-11-07 JP JP2014540608A patent/JP5897728B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2012-11-07 EP EP12798867.3A patent/EP2779906B1/en active Active
- 2012-11-07 CN CN201280066656.2A patent/CN104244834B/en active Active
- 2012-11-07 MX MX2014005794A patent/MX2014005794A/en unknown
Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE10335037A1 (en) * | 2003-08-01 | 2005-03-10 | Siemens Ag | Medical apparatus control procedure uses operator held light marker and image recognition system to define area for imaging or therapy |
| CN1561911A (en) * | 2004-04-09 | 2005-01-12 | 任冲 | Laser broad angle sector crossing tube ball X-ray beam central line indicator |
| CN101542388A (en) * | 2006-11-13 | 2009-09-23 | 索尼爱立信移动通讯有限公司 | Imaging device with projected viewfinder |
| CN101721231A (en) * | 2008-10-23 | 2010-06-09 | 伊西康内外科公司 | Medical device alignment |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP2779906B1 (en) | 2016-03-16 |
| US10076296B2 (en) | 2018-09-18 |
| JP2014533167A (en) | 2014-12-11 |
| CN104244834A (en) | 2014-12-24 |
| RU2014124147A (en) | 2015-12-27 |
| WO2013072814A1 (en) | 2013-05-23 |
| BR112014011552A2 (en) | 2017-06-13 |
| RU2633275C2 (en) | 2017-10-11 |
| EP2779906A1 (en) | 2014-09-24 |
| JP5897728B2 (en) | 2016-03-30 |
| IN2014CN03899A (en) | 2015-10-16 |
| MX2014005794A (en) | 2014-05-30 |
| US20140314204A1 (en) | 2014-10-23 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US11678852B2 (en) | X-ray imaging apparatus and method for controlling the same | |
| EP2747661B1 (en) | X-ray imaging guiding system for positioning a patient | |
| KR101934836B1 (en) | X-ray image apparatus nad control method for the same | |
| EP3453330B1 (en) | Virtual positioning image for use in imaging | |
| US10441240B2 (en) | Method and system for configuring an X-ray imaging system | |
| CN104244834B (en) | The user interface positioned for X-ray | |
| KR101429068B1 (en) | X-ray image apparatus and control method for the same | |
| US10772576B2 (en) | X-ray imaging apparatus and control method thereof | |
| KR20150001178A (en) | The method and apparatus for providing location related information of a target object on a medical device | |
| CN106793990B (en) | Detector rotation controlled by X-ray collimation | |
| WO2020036225A1 (en) | Radiographic imaging apparatus | |
| KR20180086709A (en) | X-ray imaging apparatus and control method for the same | |
| JP2021532960A (en) | Improved imaging system and method | |
| JP2019010508A (en) | Radiotherapy system and therapy support device | |
| KR20180072357A (en) | X-ray image capturing apparatus and controlling method thereof | |
| JP2024026564A (en) | Radiography system | |
| CN109793530B (en) | Method for operating a collimator of an X-ray device and X-ray device | |
| KR20170115328A (en) | Portable X-ray Apparatus Having 3D Photographing Capability | |
| KR101576894B1 (en) | Medical linear accelerator system and process method using mobile terminal | |
| KR20140072837A (en) | X-ray image apparatus and control method for the same | |
| KR101615001B1 (en) | Ceiling x-ray imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same | |
| KR20190004244A (en) | X-ray image apparatus nad control method for the same | |
| US20230380791A1 (en) | Method for planning a recording of an x-ray image of a patient by an x-ray system, and overall system | |
| KR20210045599A (en) | Detecting system of medical radiation and method for detecting medical radiation using the same | |
| KR20190088816A (en) | X-ray imaging apparatus and control method for the same |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | Publication | ||
| PB01 | Publication | ||
| C10 | Entry into substantive examination | ||
| SE01 | Entry into force of request for substantive examination | ||
| GR01 | Patent grant | ||
| GR01 | Patent grant |